Since Lisette first came to the Jewell family, she couldn''t stand Calliope. It was as if Calliope had everything handed to her on a silver tter while she had to w her way up from the bottom.


    Back then, she was a shadow of herself timid and insecure, always afraid to ept the kindness of the Jewell family. She constantly wanted to prove herself, often helping with chores, desperate for approval.


    But Calliope was different. She was the apple of everyone''s eye, adored by her brothers and showered with love and kindness. How they doted on Calliope made her green with envy.


    She wanted to snatch all of that for herself, especially after overhearing the maids gossiping.


    They''d say she didn''t fit the image of a properdy, that you could tell she came from humble beginnings. A truedy, they said, was like Calliope-graceful, taking everything in stride without the need to prove her worth by doing odd jobs.


    Those words pierced her heart like nails.


    She began to covet everything Calliope had. And she noticed that if she yed the part of the reluctant girl who admired yet didn''t dare to ask, they would give her Calliope''s things anyway. They''d say Calliope had enough, while she had nothing and deserved some kindness.


    Later, she learned that by feigning obedience, she could provoke Calliope into losing her temper, and the family would then rally around the more "well-behaved" her.


    Then came the rumor that Calliope was a jinx. It delighted Lisette even more. Calliope was the cursed one, while she was the lucky charm. Naturally, they treated her better.


    She wished Calliope would vanish so she could bask in the family''s undivided love. But Calliope lingered, despite being bullied so cruelly. She continued to cherish her brothers and go out of her way to support them.


    That only fueled her jealousy. Calliope seemed to flourish no matter the adversity, blooming into something beautiful.


    The brighter Galliope shone, the darker Lisette seemed. She wanted to snatch


    ything away from


    Calliope, Crush her, and see if she could drag Calliope down to her


    level. Would she still hold that innate pride, or crumble like she hoped?


    Why was fate so unfair?


    She had thought that by orchestrating Yvette to steal Gideon, Calliope would


    finally break. Yet, Ss had pulled her back from the brink!


    Calliope should have been miserable. Instead, she seemed to thrive after leaving the Jewell family!


    Why?!


    Did that mean all her efforts over the years were for nothing?


    No, she wouldn''t let that happen. This time, she was determined to tarnish Calliope''s reputation, to turn the world against her until noone loves her anymore.


    Lisette turned on her heel and left the hotel.


    Unaware, Calliope stood hesitantly outside Dante''s door, her finger hovering over


    the doorbell before finally pressing it.


    ...


    Meanwhile, at the Myers Group,


    Ss nced at the message on his


    phone. It was a photo of Calliope


    and Dante, their eyes locked, Dante''s eyes Brimming with emotion


    "She went to see him? They truly know each other?"